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New federal funding program now available to support water projects

A new federal funding program has just been announced. The Department of the Interior will oversee what has been named the WaterSMART Program. It is designed to provide funding for projects that fortify the Western region of the U.S. against drought and climate-related

Mary Scott Nabers

Projects to prevent, repair weather damage are abundant

Hurricane season officially began in June and will continue through November. Weather watchers, public officials and first responders will be highly focused on storm threats for the next few months. Tropical hurricanes can develop anytime but are more common during the Atlantic

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New prison project set for Lincoln

Nebraska – Nebraska’s Gov. Jim Pillen recently announced a 1,512-bed prison will be built in Lincoln to replace the current Nebraska State Penitentiary. Design and construction costs for the state-led project are estimated to be $350 million. “We understand the project is in

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Phoenix bike and pedestrian bridge project enters design phase

Arizona – In August 2022, federal and local officials announced that Phoenix had been awarded a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to build a bike and pedestrian bridge over Rio

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Here’s a long overdue turn of events that will create thousands of new opportunities

Deferred maintenance is a multi-billion-dollar problem for public officials throughout the country. Deferred maintenance is a major issue in the U.S., affecting cities, counties, school districts, universities, community colleges, public hospitals and law enforcement agencies. The longer this issue remains unaddressed, the

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$40.6 million park in Texas city in final design phase

League City, Texas, has a new park project on the horizon. With the final design phase underway, the future Bay Colony Park is a 106-acre space providing numerous sports fields, trails, courts and green space for League City constituents. The $40.6 million

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Franklin County plans mixed-use facility in downtown Columbus

Ohio – A new mixed-use facility will see the demolition of the currently vacant Franklin County downtown corrections center and the construction of a new building for county offices, additional parking and a childcare center. Initial estimates put the cost between $33-$37 million,

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Webster Groves moves to design phase for new aquatic center

Missouri – The Webster Groves City Council is moving toward an $11 million replacement for the Webster Groves Aquatic Center. City officials hope to take the project to a bond election in April 2024. The project will include a Class B Swimming Pool,

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Galveston wharf improvements needed to house educational ship

In 2020, the U.S. Congress approved $390 million to fund the construction of a National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) and assigned the watercraft to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston. The ship needs a place to reside in

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Texas town proposes multiple infrastructure projects

The Elm Town Council includes six major projects in its 2023-2024 proposed budget. The $152 million budget furthers projects to expand emergency response resources, roadway enhancements, water infrastructure improvements and upgrades to community amenities. Fire and police resources New fire and police

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